August 1, 2011

Don't Blame EPA for the Bad Economy

There’s a lot wrong with the U.S. economy — that much everyone can agree upon. But beyond that, there are a variety of different hypotheses about what exactly is keeping growth sluggish and joblessness high. Consider the latest theory that has been cooked up by House conservatives who are attempting to justify their assault on federal environmental regulations:

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